Honey and Diabetes...

Lary Berger shared tis articl about Diabetes and Honey... FYI Can diabetics have honey? (Question of the day) Editorial Team March 19, 2013 at 11:54 am 2 Comments HoneyWhen it comes to diabetes , the usual idea is that anything sweet is banned from your diet. That may not necessarily be true. Apart from adding artificial substitutes, diabetics can be the most innovative when it comes to finding a replacement for sugar. Here is one of the most common questions asked about diabetes: Q: Can a diabetic person have honey instead of sugar? Answer: Clinical studies have shown that pure honey is a healthier choice for diabetics than sugar and other sweeteners. Honey has a lower Glycaemic Index i.e. it does not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as sugar. It also requires lower levels of insulin compared to regular white sugar. However, the key consideration is the total carbohydrates in your diet and not the amount of sugar. One tablespoon of honey has approximately 17 grams of carbohydrate. Honey is higher in calories, and is sweeter than sugar. This way you can add less honey to get the same sweetness. But before you decide to make the switch, make sure to first consult your doctor or dietician . An important fact you should keep in mind while using honey, is to be sure that you are using pure and unadulterated honey. Here are some more health benefits of honey. Read more about the basics of a healthy diabetic diet. Here are our top 5 related articles 10 ways to control diabetes naturally Beat diabetes naturally with these 10 yoga asanas (Gallery) Herbal remedies for diabetes. Expert tips to deal with type 2 diabetes Diet and lifestyle changes to beat diabetes. You may also like to read: Home remedies for constipation Herbal remedies for hypertension Home remedies to keep your heart healthy Top natural remedies for your liver Home remedies for acidity that actually work Home remedies for mouth ulcers Home remedies to soothe burns Natural remedies to beat stress Natural remedies for itchy skin For more natural remedies and diabetes, check out our natural remedies and diabetes sections respectively. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum. 2 Comments by Taboola Sponsored Content We Recommend This Family Business Saw 70% Growth With The Internet Of ThingsMicrosoft 5 Signs You'll Get CancerNewsmax Surviving an Allergy AttackLiveStrong Forget Pencils And Powders - Try this!Dermstore 7 Signs of an Unhealthy HeartCaring.com You Won't Believe Who's Related to Abraham LincolnAncestry.com Promoted Content From The WebFrom India.com Your Things + Your Data = New Opportunities (Microsoft) What the Bible Says About Money (Shocking) (Moneynews) Dealing with ulcerative colitis? Understand the contributing factors (HealthiNation) Create Natural Brows That Last All Day (Dermstore) 15 Actors Who Do Not Like Democrats (Republican Reader) 'Diabetes can be reversed' Top 10 yoga poses to keep diabetes under control 10 ways to control diabetes naturally Karela – the bitter pill to beat diabetes! Tips to live well with Type 2 Diabetes by Taboola Tags: Diabetes, Diseases & Conditions, Honey, Living with diabetes, Natural remedies, Sugar substitute, Sweetner, Type 2 diabetes

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Protecting your Feet when you have Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association recommends that all patients with diabetes receive an annual comprehensive foot exam. People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy - loss of sensation in the feet and hands. Foot care can be used as a preventative service and surveillance of abnormalities. A comprehensive foot exam should be done by your primary doctor, certified diabetes educator or podiatrist. If you have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or have had diabetes for some time and have not received a comprehensive foot exam, it's important that you schedule an exam - ask your physician at your next appointment. What is a Comprehensive Foot Exam? The health care provider should request that you take your socks and shoes off (both feet). He or she will visually inspect the bottoms of your feet and between your toes to check for ulcers, wounds, fungal infections, and bony abnormalities. Next, he or she will check your feet for pulses, which can be a predictor for blood flow. Lastly, they will conduct a sensation assessment using a 128-Hz tuning fork, 10 g monofilament tool or another device. You will be asked to close your eyes and answer when you feel sensation - either a light pulsating vibration from the tuning fork or a gentle touch of the plastic monofilament tool. If the health care provider detects any visual abnormalities such as hammer toes, corns, bunions, hard-thick nails, wounds, cracked skin, fungal infections, you will likely be referred to a podiatrist. If you have diminished sensation or loss of sensation, you may also be referred to a podiatrist or vascular doctor for further testing to rule out peripheral arterial disease. What Can a Podiatrist Do For Me? A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Today, many podiatrists specialize in diabetes foot care. If you have a foot injury, ulcer, or other abnormalities such as bunions and calluses a podiatrist can prescribe accomodative orthotics or custom made diabetes shoes. If you have a bunion, for example, getting a pair of extra wide or deep shoes to aid in comfort and safety. As preventive services, a podiatrist can trim your nails and scale your feet. What Should I Be Doing at Home? Check your feet daily: This is especially important if you have been diagnosed with a loss of sensation or neuropathy. A quick visual inspection will do - check the bottoms of your feet and between your toes. If you notice a change - an open cut that isn't healing or a fungal infection contact - your health care provider. Wear protective shoes: Do not walk around barefoot or open toed shoes. If you have any type of neuropathy, you may not sense a hot surface or an object that is caught on your foot. It's important to purchase protective shoes that conform to your feet. Avoid getting shoes that fit too snugly which can increase the risk of rubbing your feet, creating blisters or broken skin. Shake out your shoes before putting them on: You never know what has made its way into your shoe - a pebble, your dog's toy - shaking out your shoes reduces the risk of foot injury if you have neuropathy. Dry well between your toes: Excess moisture can be a breeding ground for fungal infections. After bathing or showering, it's important to dry your feet well especially between your toes. Keep good hygiene: Change your socks daily. Purchase cotton socks and do not go sock-less in your shoes. Do not apply lotions between your toes: Avoid putting lotion between your toes, because this can increase the risk of fungal infections. You can apply lotion to the heels of your feet to prevent dry, cracked skin. Avoid nail salons: Getting pedicures at nail salons may not be the best idea. Nail salons can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. You might be better off getting a 'pedicure' by your foot doctor where you'll know that your nails will be cut straight across and not too short with sterilized tools. If you must go to a nail salon, request that they clean the foot bath in front of you and purchase your own set of tools or bring your own from home. Resources: American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2014. Diabetes Care. 2014 Jan; 37 Suppl 1: S14-80. American Podiatric Medical Association. What is a Podiatrist. Accessed on-line: April 5, 2014: http://www.apma.org/learn/content.cfm?ItemNumber=992&navItemNumber=558

Eat and Apple a Day and Stay Healthy

This article by Margie King is a must read...especially if you take statins...statins can encourage diabetes... Once again science has proven that the best health prescription is an apple a day. Researchers at the University of Oxford say eating one apple every day matches the vascular benefits of modern statin drugs without the harmful side effects. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, the researchers constructed a theoretical model of the effects of prescribing either a statin drug or a daily apple to all adults in the UK over 50 years old. They found that prescribing an apple a day would prevent or delay around 8,500 vascular deaths such as heart attacks and strokes every year in the UK. Those results were slightly lower but very similar to the projected results of prescribing statins to everyone over the age of 50. But when you factor in the side effects of statins, apples are the big winner. In the U.S., the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently released new guidelines on preventing cardiovascular disease by better assessing risk and by managing cholesterol, lifestyle, and weight. Unfortunately, the new guidelines will make a whopping 44% of men and 22% of women qualify for statin therapy. That will insure bigger profits to the drug industry which already collects more than $25 billion annually for statins. Statin therapy is based on the misguided belief that lowering cholesterol saves lives. It does not. Half of people dying from a heart attack or stroke have low to normal cholesterol levels. The University of Oxford researchers calculated that offering a daily statin to everyone over 50 in the U.K. would reduce vascular deaths by 9,400 while eating an apple would avert 8,500 deaths. However, side-effects from statins would produce an epidemic of other health problems. Over 300 health problems have already been linked to statins. The researchers predicted statins would lead to 1,200 excess cases of myopathy (muscular weakness), 200 cases of rhabdomyolysis (rapid breakdown of muscle tissue), and an astounding 12,300 diagnoses of type 2 diabetes caused by statins. The researchers couldn't think of any side effects from apples other than distress caused by a bruised apple, or the theoretical risk of identifying half a worm inside. Earlier research from Ohio State University found eating one apple every day for just four weeks can lower blood levels of oxidized LDL ("bad") cholesterol - by 40% in healthy, middle aged people. And a Dutch study of over 20,000 people showed eating lots of apples and other white fleshed fruit can lower the risk of stroke by 52%. Each 25 gram per day increase in white fruits and vegetable consumption was associated with a 9% lower risk of stroke. An average apple is 120 grams. In fact, apples are one of the world's most healing superfoods. All great reasons to enjoy an apple and pass on the statin. mmking Margie King is a holistic health coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®. A Wharton M.B.A. and practicing corporate attorney for 20 years, Margie left the world of business to pursue her passion for all things nutritious. She now works with midlife women and busy professionals to improve their health, energy and happiness through individual and group coaching, as well as webinars, workshops and cooking classes. She is also a professional copywriter and prolific health and nutrition writer whose work appears as the National Nutrition Examiner. To contact Margie, visit www.NourishingMenopause.com.

Classic Symptoms of Diabetes

The classic symptoms of untreated diabetes are weight loss, polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia (increased hunger).[8] Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) in type 1 diabetes, while they usually develop much more slowly and may be subtle or absent in type 2 diabetes. Prolonged high blood glucose can cause glucose absorption in the lens of the eye, which leads to changes in its shape, resulting in vision changes. Blurred vision is a common complaint leading to a diabetes diagnosis. A number of skin rashes that can occur in diabetes are collectively known as diabetic dermadromes.

Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes

Prevention and treatment often involve: a healthy diet, physical exercise, not using tobacco, and being a normal body weight.[4] Blood pressure control and proper foot care are also important in those with the disease.[4] Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections.[4] Type 2 diabetes may be treated with medications with or without insulin.[4] Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar, which can be dangerous. Pancreas transplants have been tried in an effort to cure type 1 diabetes with limited success. Gastric bypass surgery has been successful in many with severe obesity and type 2 DM. Gestational diabetes usually resolves after delivery.

Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not produce enough insulin, or because cells of the body do not respond properly to the insulin that is produced.[3] There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:[4] • Type 1 DM results from the body's failure to produce insulin. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes".[4] • Type 2 DM results from insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to use insulin properly, sometimes also with an absolute insulin deficiency. This form was previously referred to as non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes". • Gestational diabetes, is the third main form and occurs when pregnant women without a previous diagnosis of diabetes develop a high blood glucose level.

In my research, I have found this definition for diabetis... Diabetes mellitus (DM) or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar.[2] This high blood sugar produces the symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. Serious long-term complications include heart disease, kidney failure, and damage to the eyes. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not produce enough insulin, or because cells of the body do not respond properly to the insulin that is produced.[3] There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:[4]

Abundance Theory at Books, ETC.

Apr 10 – Abundance Theory: On Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 PM, Abundance Theory at Books, ETC. Participants study how to practice positive thinking. They learn how to develop life habits that encourage success. These habits include setting goals and learning to manifest. Come and see the possibilities. This event is free and open to the public at Books, ETC., 78 W Main St., Macedon. For questions, please phone John at 585-474-4116 or email books_etc@yahoo.com.

I have been learning about Diabetes. I have found out about all the complications that can occur if it is not taken care of properly. There are three essential and preventative and care efforts each person should be taking. Good exercise and good diet are foremost, but taking OPC-3 is equally important. We will be discussing Diabetes late this month at the book store on April 27 at 4:00 PM.

Today is a wonderful day...a great day to begin. I'm hoping this blog will encourage people to begin healthy and positive habits which will transform their lives and create happiness for each of them... what is the purpose of your life...? My purpose is to teach Abundance through modeling and learning and t participate fully in God's plan for me...